miserere

miserere is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] The psalm usually appointed for penitential acts, being the 50th psalm in the Latin version. It commences with the word miserere.

[2] A musical composition adapted to the 50th psalm. Where only the wind signs miserere. Lowell.

[3] A small projecting boss or bracket, on the under side of the hinged seat of a church stall (see Stall). It was intended, the seat being turned up, to give some support to a worshiper when standing. Called also misericordia.

[4] Same as Ileus.

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